Adire Cloth Item Number: 1774/7 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Adire (indigo dyed) cloth. Composed of two panels, each made from squares with resist-dyed indigo designs. The designs are composed mainly of light blue bands composed of short lines and small circles with a band of small circles at two opposing edges. Small bits of palm leaf raffia are still found stitched along the pattern lines.
History Of Use
Etù (high blue on a dark indigo background) cloth is worn as part of many traditional ceremonies and functions.
Specific Techniques
Adire-alabere (stitch-resist dyeing) technique.
Item History
- Made in Nigeria before 1960
- Collected during 1960
- Owned by Penny Gouldstone
- Owned by Brian Gouldstone before November 10, 1998
- Received from Brian Gouldstone (Donor) on November 10, 1998
What
- Name
- Adire Cloth
- Identification Number
- 1774/7
- Type of Item
- cloth
- Material
- cotton fibre, palm leaf and indigo dye
- Overall
- height 169.0 cm, width 175.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Yoruba
- Previous Owner
- Penny Gouldstone and Brian Gouldstone
- Received from
- Brian Gouldstone (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nigeria
When
- Creation Date
- before 1960
- Collection Date
- during 1960
- Ownership Date
- before November 10, 1998
- Acquisition Date
- on November 10, 1998
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1774/0007